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AI is advancing fast. Women are being left behind in the workforce and leadership.

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Nearly 160,000 women and girls impacted by Nepal flash floods

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Women lead peacebuilding efforts in Colombia, Lebanon, and Malawi through dialogue, mediation, and justice

Peace is often determined in processes, agreements, and political milestones. But around the world, every day, peace is being built by creating spaces for dialogue, local mediation, challenging ...
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AI is already rewriting reality for billions of people. It is getting women wrong.

Ahead of the United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance from 6 – 7 July and AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland from 7-10 July, UN Women sets out what is at ...
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Empowering women during humanitarian crises

As 2026 began, amid proliferating armed conflicts and the escalating climate crisis around the world, more than 239 million people were identified as being in urgent need of humanitarian assistance ...
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UN Women statement on the impact of the recent military escalation in the Middle East on women and girls

UN Women is on the ground across the Middle East region, scaling up protection, livelihoods support and coordination, and ensuring women’s voices lead the response and recovery. We call for ...
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Lebanon conflict drives mental health crisis for displaced women: ‘We hear, see and feel pain constantly’

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Durable impact and delivery at the centre of efforts to end violence against women and girls

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Governments reach a powerful global agreement to strengthen access to justice for all women and girls

Through this negotiated outcome, global leaders reaffirmed that access to justice is a transformative force for women and girls which advances equality and non-discrimination, protects against ...
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No country in the world has reached full legal equality for women and girls

New York – On 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day, UN Women issues a global alert: Justice systems meant to uphold rights and the rule of law are failing women and girls everywhere. Women globally ...
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UN Women Afghanistan statement on Decree No. 12 issued by the de facto authorities

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International Women’s Day 2026 & the 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

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